Compliance and Risk Lead

We're looking for a Compliance and Risk Lead to be the hands-on engine of GetGround's compliance function, owning the day-to-day delivery of our regulatory obligations and helping build the frameworks that keep us operating with integrity as we scale.

THE OPPORTUNITY

GetGround operates at the intersection of fintech, proptech and wealthtech, a business with a complex and growing regulatory footprint. With £2Bn+ in assets on platform and 30,000+ users across 70 countries, our compliance obligations are significant and expanding.

This is a role with real ownership and some people management responsibility. You'll be doing the work and leading a small team to help deliver it. You'll be the person who makes compliance and risk happen at GetGround.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

DAY-TO-DAY COMPLIANCE

- Own the delivery of GetGround's compliance monitoring programme, including reviews, testing, and reporting

- Develop and manage a high-performing compliance and risk team as GetGround scales

- Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and controls as regulations evolve

- Support the management of regulatory relationships, including FCA interactions and reporting

- Track regulatory developments and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for the business

- Assist with the preparation of board and senior leadership compliance reporting

RISK

- Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational and regulatory risks across the business

- Maintain the risk register and assist with preparing risk reporting for senior leadership

- Work with teams across the business to ensure risk considerations are embedded into day-to-day decisions

- Help develop and maintain risk policies and frameworks as the business grows

FINANCIAL CRIME AND AML

- Support the MLRO with day-to-day AML and financial crime operations, including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening

- Conduct and review KYC processes, escalating...